Comprehension is a complex thinking process in which the reader or listener interacts with the text to construct meaning.
Comprehension is the ability to construct a meaning from the text.
Comprehension requires people to use metacognition.
Metacognition is being aware of thought processes as specific task is being performed, and then using that awareness to control what is done. There are four processes for metacognition.
Knowing oneself as a learner
Regulating
Checking Comprehension
Repairing
Why is comprehension important?
When people read, they are generally reading for information or pleasure. Therefore, the text needs to be comprehended in order to understand the meaning of the text.
Reading is essential for life. Everywhere a person looks, there is some type of text, written symbol, or environmental print that needs to be understood.
The ability to comprehend a written text allows people to develop socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
When should comprehension be taught?
Comprehension is a skill that is taught throughout elementary school. Additionally, children need to understand a text regardless of whether it is read silently or orally.
(Nettles, 2006)
Comprehension StrategiesThink-AloudsDirected Reading Thinking ActivityStory FramesReciprocal TeachingSQ3RGIST ProcedureQuestioning the Author (QTA)Inquiry ChartCritical ReflectionsFact, Oponion, or Inference Activities(McAndrews, 2008)
What is comprehension?
Why is comprehension important?
- When people read, they are generally reading for information or pleasure. Therefore, the text needs to be comprehended in order to understand the meaning of the text.
- Reading is essential for life. Everywhere a person looks, there is some type of text, written symbol, or environmental print that needs to be understood.
- The ability to comprehend a written text allows people to develop socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
When should comprehension be taught?(Nettles, 2006)
Comprehension StrategiesThink-AloudsDirected Reading Thinking ActivityStory FramesReciprocal TeachingSQ3RGIST ProcedureQuestioning the Author (QTA)Inquiry ChartCritical ReflectionsFact, Oponion, or Inference Activities(McAndrews, 2008)